04 02 20Sludges from on-site effluent treatment other than those mentioned in 04 02 19
Chapter 04: Wastes from the leather, fur and textile industries
Overview
EWC code 04 02 20 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for sludges from on-site effluent treatment other than those mentioned in 04 02 19. It sits in subchapter 04 02 of Chapter 04, covering wastes from the textile industry.
04 02 20 is the non-hazardous entry of a mirror pair. It applies only when the waste does not contain dangerous substances above the relevant concentration thresholds; otherwise the hazardous mirror code applies.
Mirror Entry Code
This code has 1 mirror pair. The choice between hazardous and non-hazardous classification depends on whether the waste contains dangerous substances. Laboratory testing will be required.
Related Codes in This Subchapter
04 02 09Wastes from composite materials (impregnated textile, elastomer, plastomer)
04 02 10Organic matter from natural products (for example grease, wax)
04 02 14*Wastes from finishing containing organic solvents
04 02 15Wastes from finishing other than those mentioned in 04 02 14
04 02 16*Dyestuffs and pigments containing dangerous substances
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 04 02 20 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 04 02 20 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 04 02 19*). It is non-hazardous only if the waste does not contain dangerous substances above the relevant thresholds. Assessment, often laboratory testing, is needed to confirm.
What paperwork do I need for 04 02 20?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 04 02 20 is handled under standard duty of care: transfer it to a registered carrier with a waste transfer note. A hazardous waste consignment note is not required unless the hazardous mirror code applies.
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EWC codes are used to classify waste in the UK and EU. Correct classification is essential for legal compliance and proper waste management.